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    An A-10 Thunderbolt II (Warthog) attack aircraft is photographed from above during what appears to be a live-fire exercise or combat operation. The aircraft is firing a weapon, producing a visible flame and smoke trail extending behind it. The aircraft is flying low over green, hilly terrain.

    FORT SMITH, ARKANSAS, UNITED STATES

    06.04.2012

    Photo by Master Sgt. Benjamin Bloker 

    2D Audiovisual Squadron

    Lt. Col. Brian Burger, an A-10 Thunderbolt II pilot and the 188th Fighter Wing operations group commander, Fort Smith Air National Guard fires off a flare while diving into a high angle firing position during a training exercise on Razorback Range located at Fort Chaffee maneuver training center, June 4, 2012. The 188th, nearing its second deployment to Afghanistan with the A-10, regularly conducts training with Joint Terminal Attack Controllers from different branches of service to sharpen its close air support mission. During this exercise, JTACs from the 75th Ranger Regiment provided forward control.

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    Date Taken: 06.04.2012
    Date Posted: 06.26.2012 18:19
    Photo ID: 612958
    VIRIN: 120604-F-YL744-481
    Resolution: 3044x2029
    Size: 3.79 MB
    Location: FORT SMITH, ARKANSAS, US
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    Two U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II (Warthog) aircraft flying in formation over a green, rural landscape with scattered clouds below. Both aircraft bear Arkansas Air National Guard markings with 'FS' tail codes and the Arkansas state insignia. The foreground aircraft displays tail number 638 and unit insignia on the fuselage.
    Two U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II (Warthog) ground-attack aircraft flying in formation at altitude over a rural, agricultural landscape. Both aircraft are painted in standard gray livery and appear to be on a training or patrol mission. The photo is taken from a third aircraft flying alongside or slightly above the formation.
    Two A-10 Thunderbolt II (Warthog) ground-attack aircraft are flying in formation at altitude over a partially cloud-covered landscape. Both aircraft are painted in standard USAF gray livery and appear to be on a training or patrol mission. The photo is taken from a third aircraft flying alongside or slightly ahead of the formation.
    An A-10 Thunderbolt II (Warthog) attack aircraft is photographed in flight from an aerial perspective over a green, rural training range. A munition or rocket has just been fired from the aircraft, with a visible flame and smoke trail streaking toward a ground target area below. The image appears to be taken during a live-fire training exercise at a military range.
    An A-10 Thunderbolt II (Warthog) attack aircraft is photographed in flight from an aerial perspective, likely from another aircraft. The jet bears Arkansas Air National Guard markings with tail code 'FS' and the number '1129' visible on the tail fin. Below the aircraft is a sprawling military training range or airfield complex set amid green rural terrain.
    An A-10 Thunderbolt II (Warthog) attack aircraft is photographed in flight from an aerial perspective, likely from another aircraft. The jet bears Arkansas Air National Guard markings with tail code 'FS' and serial number '129'. Below the aircraft is a military training range or installation visible on green farmland terrain.
    An A-10 Thunderbolt II (Warthog) attack aircraft from the Arkansas Air National Guard is photographed in flight from an aerial perspective. The aircraft bears tail markings 'FS' and serial number '80129' along with an Arkansas unit insignia on the fuselage. Below the aircraft is a military training range or airfield with dirt runways, target circles, and range infrastructure visible on green terrain.
    An A-10 Thunderbolt II (Warthog) attack aircraft is photographed in flight from an aerial perspective, likely from another aircraft. The jet displays markings indicating it belongs to the Arkansas Air National Guard, with tail code 'FS' and serial number visible. Below the aircraft, a rural landscape with fields, dirt roads, and scattered structures is visible.
    An A-10 Thunderbolt II (Warthog) attack aircraft is photographed in flight over a green rural landscape. The aircraft belongs to the Arkansas Air National Guard, identifiable by the 'ARKANSAS' text and state insignia on the tail fin. The aircraft is armed with visible munitions on its underwing hardpoints.
    An A-10 Thunderbolt II (Warthog) attack aircraft is photographed from above in flight over a green, rural landscape. The aircraft is in a slight bank, revealing its top surface, twin tail engines, and multiple underwing hardpoints loaded with ordnance or equipment pods. The image is taken from another aircraft, likely during a training or operational mission.
    A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II (Warthog) attack aircraft is photographed in flight over a rural landscape. The aircraft bears Arkansas Air National Guard markings, including the state's Razorback logo and 'FS' tail code with serial number 129. The aircraft appears fully armed and is flying at medium altitude under partly cloudy skies.
    An A-10 Thunderbolt II (Warthog) attack aircraft is photographed in flight from an aerial perspective, banking over a rural landscape. The aircraft is dispensing what appears to be a flare countermeasure, visible in the lower right of the frame with a bright flame and smoke trail. Tail markings indicate 'FS' unit designation, consistent with a U.S. Air Force Fighter Squadron.
    An A-10 Thunderbolt II (Warthog) attack aircraft is photographed from above at high altitude, showing its distinctive twin-engine, straight-wing configuration. The aircraft is carrying multiple underwing stores and has deployed what appears to be a flare, visible in the lower right of the frame trailing smoke and flame. The terrain below shows a rural, agricultural landscape with fields, tree lines, and a small body of water.
    An A-10 Thunderbolt II (Warthog) attack aircraft is photographed from above at high altitude, showing its distinctive twin-engine, straight-wing configuration. The aircraft is loaded with multiple underwing stores including missiles and pods, flying over a vast rural landscape with fields and scattered water bodies visible below. The image is taken from a banking angle, giving a dramatic top-down perspective with the curvature of the Earth faintly visible on the horizon.
    An A-10 Thunderbolt II (Warthog) ground-attack aircraft is photographed from above at high altitude over a green, agricultural landscape. The aircraft is dispensing what appears to be a flare countermeasure, visible as a bright burning object trailing smoke to the right of the aircraft. The image is taken from a top-down oblique angle, likely from a chase aircraft or tanker.
    An A-10 Thunderbolt II (Warthog) attack aircraft is photographed from above during what appears to be a live-fire exercise or combat operation. The aircraft is firing a weapon, producing a visible flame and smoke trail extending behind it. The aircraft is flying low over green, hilly terrain.
    A gray military attack aircraft, identifiable as an A-10 Thunderbolt II (Warthog), is photographed in flight at altitude over a rural landscape featuring rivers, fields, and scattered settlements. The aircraft is captured from a slightly elevated angle, likely from another aircraft, showing its distinctive twin-engine rear-mounted configuration and straight wings. The terrain below includes winding waterways and agricultural land visible through a slight atmospheric haze.
    A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II (Warthog) attack aircraft is photographed from above in flight over a rural landscape. The aircraft is heavily loaded with munitions on its wing hardpoints and appears to be in a banking maneuver. In the lower right of the frame, a munition or flare can be seen impacting or detonating near the ground, producing a smoke trail.
    An aerial photograph showing a military attack aircraft in flight over a vast landscape of fields, forests, and scattered settlements. The aircraft appears to be banking or turning, photographed from another airborne platform. Mountains are visible in the hazy background distance.
    A soldier in full combat gear crouches in a field while taking a compass bearing toward a distant hill or mound. The individual is equipped with multicam camouflage, a tactical helmet with night-vision mount, radio antennas, and a large rucksack. A notepad and what appears to be a radio handset or similar device are placed on the ground beside them.
    A close-up photograph of a male soldier in full tactical gear, including a camouflage helmet and communications headset with boom microphone. The subject appears to be actively monitoring or listening during what appears to be a field operation. The image is sharp and professionally composed with a shallow depth of field.
    A military training exercise is underway on an open grassy field with multiple armored vehicles advancing across the terrain. Several columns of white smoke are visible, likely from smoke grenades or simulated munitions used during the exercise. The scene is set against a backdrop of dense tree-covered hills under an overcast sky.
    A soldier in MultiCam/OCP camouflage uniform and tactical vest is holding what appears to be a military lensatic compass or similar navigation device. The soldier is wearing full combat gear including a communications headset, body armor with MOLLE attachments, and a black wristband with text. The image is a close-up shot focusing on the soldier's torso and hands against an outdoor background.
    A military personnel is using a handheld rangefinder or laser designator device while wearing full tactical gear. The subject is photographed from a low angle against a clear sky, creating a sharp, professional composition. The image captures a surveillance or targeting observation activity in what appears to be an outdoor operational environment.
    Two military personnel in full tactical gear are shown in a field environment, with the foreground soldier actively communicating via a boom microphone and radio equipment. Both wear multicam camouflage uniforms and helmets equipped with night vision device mounts, tactical headsets, and other specialized attachments. The soldiers appear to be engaged in a coordinated operation or training exercise.
    Two military personnel in camouflage uniforms are standing on an elevated position overlooking a wide open field or training range. One soldier is using a radio or communication device while the other observes the landscape ahead. The setting appears to be a military training exercise based on the open terrain and visible range structures in the background.
    A military jet aircraft, identifiable as an A-10 Thunderbolt II (Warthog), is captured in flight against a partly cloudy sky. The aircraft appears to be in a slight bank or turn, flying at low-to-moderate altitude above a treeline of lush green deciduous trees. The image was taken from ground level, with the trees in the foreground slightly out of focus.

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